When to Plant Brussels Sprouts in Louisiana
In a typical Louisiana location, start seeds indoors Dec 31 – Jan 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 28 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 3 in Metairie and as late as Feb 24 in Minden.
Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.
Brussels Sprouts Planting Dates by City
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Baton Rouge | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Shreveport | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Metairie | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| Lafayette | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Lake Charles | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 |
| Bossier City | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Kenner | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Jan 9 – Jan 23 |
| Monroe | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Alexandria | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Houma | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 |
| Marrero | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| New Iberia | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Laplace | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 |
| Central | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Slidell | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Prairieville | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Jan 19 – Feb 2 |
| Terrytown | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Ruston | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Hammond | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Harvey | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Sulphur | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Bayou Cane | Dec 18 – Jan 1 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 |
| Shenandoah | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Natchitoches | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Gretna | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Chalmette | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Opelousas | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Zachary | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Estelle | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Brussels sprouts in Louisiana?
In a typical Louisiana location, start seeds indoors Dec 31 – Jan 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 28 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 3 in Metairie and as late as Feb 24 in Minden.
When is the last frost in Louisiana?
The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do Brussels sprouts take to grow?
Brussels Sprouts typically take 90–110 days from planting to harvest. Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.
Other Crops in Louisiana
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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